HLA B51 (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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HLA B51 (Blood)

Alternate Names	HLA B51, Behcet Disease Testing, HLAB51
Test Code	HLAB51
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL ACD (Yellow Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED ACD tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	ACD
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Tissue Typing Laboratory, Victorian Transplantation & Immunogenetics Service
Accredited Test	Yes

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